JP2729306B2 - Ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial applications]

The present invention relates to a ball and ball game machine provided with a variable display device.

[Prior art]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a variable display device in which a plurality of rotating members (for example, a rotating drum or the like) are combined has been disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 57-175379, in which a plurality of rotating members slide on a driving shaft driven by one motor. Rotation drive control / stop control is performed by engaging and disengaging a ratchet gear formed on the side surface of each rotating member and a solenoid provided corresponding to each, by being rotatably supported via a friction mechanism. Then, assembling of these rotating members, a shaft that supports a plurality of rotating members is housed in a storage box whose front is open, and a motor is interlocked with a rotating shaft protruding outward from the storage box via a gear mechanism, In addition, the individual solenoids are fixed and set in a storage box.

Therefore, the work of assembling the variable display device is troublesome, and it is necessary to disassemble all the assembling in the replacement work of each part at the time of failure. There was a disadvantage that it could not be replaced. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine in which the variable display device can be easily assembled and components can be easily replaced when a failure occurs. .

[Means for Solving the Problems]

In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention, in a ball game machine provided with a variable display device, the variable display device rotates a rotating member on which a plurality of pieces of identification information are drawn and the rotating member. A plurality of rotary member unit mechanisms each comprising a motor and a motor fixing plate for fixing the motor are combined in one storage box, and the plurality of rotary member unit mechanisms are stored in one storage box. In this case, the engaging portion formed on the motor fixing plate is engaged with the engaged portion formed on the storage box and fixed.

[Action]

A mechanism for controlling the rotation drive / stop of one rotating member is integrated into a motor fixing plate to form a unit configuration, and a plurality of the unit configurations are combined in one storage box, and one storage box is provided. Since the engaging portion formed on the motor fixing plate was engaged with the engaged portion formed on the storage box and fixed when storing in the inside,
Assembling can be facilitated, and replacement based on a failure of a component or the like can be performed in units, so that replacement work can be facilitated.

【Example】

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
I will tell. (1) Overall Configuration of a Ball Game Machine First, referring to FIG. 3, a bullet to which this embodiment is applied.
A pachinko game machine as an example of a ball game machine will be described.
You. FIG. 3 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine. In the figure
The frame-shaped front frame 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a door holder.
A holding frame 3 is provided around the door holding frame 3, and a glass 5 (eighth
The glass door 4 and the front door 6 each having one side are pivotally supported on one side.
It is attached to open and close freely. After the glass door 4
The game board holding frame 27 (the
4), the game board 12 is fixed by a game board fastening member 28.
It is provided detachably. Also, on the surface of the front door 6
Stores the ejected prize balls, and sets
A hit ball supply tray 7 for supplying one ball is fixed. Hitting ball
In the internal space on the upstream side of the tray 7, there are sound effects related to the game.
Is built in. Also front
The door 6 has a rotating member of a variable display device 60 described later.
Stop switch 9 for stopping rotation of rotating drums 76a to 76c
Is provided. A part of the hitting ball firing mechanism is provided below the front frame 2.
To be stored in the operation handle 10 or the hitting ball supply tray 7.
A surplus ball tray 11 is provided to store prize balls that have not been collected.
Have been. Among them, it corresponds to the operation handle 10.
As shown in FIG.
A ball firing drive unit 50 is attached. Hitting ball launch drive
50 is provided collectively on the mounting board 51 and serves as a drive source.
Forming a hitting motor 52 and a driving circuit of the hitting motor 52
Reciprocation by rotation of the tentacle detection circuit 53 and the hitting ball motor 52
A striking rod 54 that rotates to strike a ball and reciprocates the striking rod 54
The ball of the ball feeder (not shown)
And a ball feed sliding rod 55 for operating the feed member.
I have. Guide the shot ball fired on the surface of the game board 12
Ball guide rail 13a for
Divide the game area 14 where the ball guided by
Game area forming rail 13b is planted in a substantially circular shape.
You. Near the center of the game area 14, a plurality of rotating members
The variable display device 60 having the rotating drums 76a to 76c is provided.
And a winning area 112 below the variable display device 60.
A change winning ball device 110 is provided. The winning area 112 is a play area.
Opening and closing plate that can be freely opened with the lower end as an axis with respect to the surface of the technical board 12
Covered by 113. And the variable winning ball device 110
The opening / closing plate 113 of the variable display device 60
When the combination of the identification information of 76c became the predetermined display mode
When a specific game state is reached, a predetermined period (for example, 20 seconds
Until you pass or until 10 winning balls are generated)
Set to be released, while the game area 14 is open
It is designed to catch the falling ball. And
Win a specific winning area 120 provided in the winning area 112
The above-mentioned open state is repeated again, and the specific prize area 12
Can be repeated up to 10 times each time a winning ball occurs at 0
It has become so. In addition, below the variable winning ball device 110,
Start-up as a special winning opening that allows rotation of programs 76a-76c
Award ports 15a to 15C are provided. This starting winning opening 15a-1
A ball hits the starting winning opening 15a provided in the middle of 5c
When a prize is awarded, the number of prize balls paid out will be
Than the number of prize balls paid out when a ball hits the prize area
It is set to be less. In addition, starting winning opening 15
Start switches 16a to 16c are provided integrally with a to 15c.
The starting ball is detected in the starting winning openings 15a to 15c and detected later.
To send detection signal to microcomputer 130
Has become. Further, the game area 14 includes the left and right sides of the variable display device 60.
Winners 17a, 17b, 18a, 18b
Have been. In addition, a normal winning opening is also provided above the variable display device 60.
62 are provided. In each of the above-mentioned winning areas, the starting winning opening 15
Only a is the other prize port or prize area as described above.
The number of prize balls to be paid out is set smaller than the area
However, this is for the following reason. That is, the starting winning opening
Rotate by winning more hit balls to 15a to 15c
Increase the number of rotations of the drums 76a to 76c to achieve a specific game state.
Expectations to increase the probability of becoming, and all starting winning openings 15
If you set a small number of prize balls by winning a
When the number of prize balls paid out for the winning percentage decreases
It is set to harmonize with the dissatisfaction
You. In this embodiment, a ball is hit into the starting winning opening 15a.
In the event of a prize, seven prizes will be paid out and other prizes will be awarded.
If a ball is hit in the area, 13 prize balls will be paid out
It has become so. Of course, the winning opening 15a wins
The number of these prize balls to be paid out according to the probability of
You can change it. Also, in the game area 14, the falling speed and direction of the falling ball are
Windmills 19a, 19b, 20a, 20b and many obstacle nails 2 that change direction
1 is set, and the specified
Game that lights up or flashes when the
Technique effect lamps 22a and 22b are provided. This gaming effect
The front surface has the same effect as the lamps 22a and 22b.
Frame lamps 23a and 23b provided at the upper part of the frame 2;
Of the windmills 19a and 19b with lamps
You. In addition, these lamps were in a specific game state
Not only when the rotating drums 76a-76c etc. rotate
Lights or flashes differently when you are playing
The atmosphere has been enhanced. Furthermore, game territory
At the bottom of Zone 14, any of the above prize zones will be awarded
Out mouth 24 where the hit ball that did not play is led behind the game board 12
Is provided. Next, referring to FIG. 4, the structure of the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
The construction will be described. On the back of the gaming board 12, each of the above
The winning ball that has won the winning area is distributed downward while
The winning ball aggregate cover body 25 in which the guidance route to guide is formed is
Fixed. Almost in the center of this winning ball set cover body 25
A driving unit that houses the driving mechanism of the variable display device 60
The course was opened with the storage box 74 protruding backward.
Further, below the opening and closing plate 1 of the variable winning ball device 110,
The solenoid 114 for opening and closing 13 is fixed.
You. In addition, on the back side of the variable winning ball device 110, the specific winning
V-winning ball detection that detects that a ball has hit the prize area 120
The payout ball that has won the payout unit 122 or the prize area 112 is counted.
A 10-count detector 123 is also provided. Ma
In addition, a game board is provided on the upper rear surface of the winning ball collecting cover body 25.
Switches, lamps, drive sources, etc. described above provided in 12
Relay terminal board 26 that relays wiring extending from
Have been. A mechanism plate 29 is opened and closed on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1.
Mounted freely. This mechanism plate 29
Processing the winning balls from the winning opening provided on the board 12,
Each for discharging a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to winning balls
Some kind of mechanism is provided. Then, mechanism plate 29
Is fixed by a fixing member 30 that locks the mechanism plate 29 in a closed state.
And is fixedly supported by the game board holding frame 27.
I have. Furthermore, a window opening 31 is opened almost at the center of the mechanism plate 29.
A first winning ball collecting gutter 32 is located below the window opening 31.
a and a second winning ball collecting gutter 32b are formed. First entry
The prize ball collecting gutter 32a is a starting pit among the various prize ports described above.
Winning balls that have won the winning opening except the winning opening 15a will be guided
Therefore, it is formed on the front side of the mechanism plate 29. In addition, the second input
The prize ball collecting gutter 32b corresponds to the starting winning opening 15a only.
In order to guide the winning balls that have won the starting winning opening 15a
is there. In addition, the second winning ball collecting gutter 32b is located below the window opening 31.
It is formed on the rear side of the mechanism plate 29 along the edge.
Invited to the first winning ball collecting gutter 32a and the second winning ball collecting gutter 32b
The guided winning ball is sent to a winning ball processing mechanism 46a, 46b described later.
It is being led. On the rear side of the mechanism board 29, a pachinko machine installation table is shown.
Payout prize balls to be replenished from the replenishment mechanism to the player
Various mechanisms are provided. These mechanisms
In the following, an explanation will be given.
The tank 33 is fixed. In this premium ball tank 33,
A large amount of prize balls will be replenished from the replenishment mechanism described above.
Has become. Below the prize ball tank 33, to arrange the prize balls
Prize ball guiding gutter 34 is provided. This prize ball induction gutter
34 is inclined so that the prize balls line up in three rows and flow naturally
Attach it. Thus, the prize ball guiding gutter 34
The ball was configured to flow down in three rows.
As described above, two prizes are awarded to the prize holes provided in the game board 12.
This is because the number of types of premium balls is paid out. A bent gutter 35 is connected to the downstream side of the prize ball guiding gutter 34.
So that it is attached. This curved gutter 35 is used for
The flowing direction of the prize balls flowing down the gutter 34 is changed by 180 degrees.
And reduce the ball pressure of continuously flowing prize balls
There is On the downstream side of the curved gutter 35, prize ball dispensing devices 36a and 36b are connected.
Has been continued. The prize ball dispensing device 36a, 36b
Accepts prize balls and wins the predetermined number of prize balls
This is paid out in conjunction with the operation of the logical mechanisms 46a and 46b.
Then, the prize ball payout devices 36a and 36b
It is formed overlapping in the front and rear direction to correspond to the number of products
I have. It should be noted that the winning ball processing mechanism 46a, 46b
Is also provided in the front and rear direction, this winning ball processing machine
The structures 46a and 46b are driven by one common drive motor 47.
Each winning ball collecting gutter 32a, 32 is moved by the rotating cam.
Prize payout by extruding the winning ball guided to b
The output devices 36a and 36b are operated. The prize balls paid out from the prize ball payout devices 36a and 36b
It is discharged to the product ball discharge passage 37. In the prize ball release passage 37,
A guide opening 38 is opened at the lower end, and the guide opening 38
It is communicated with the hitting ball supply tray 7. Also, one of the guide openings 38
On the side, there is a communication gutter 39 to communicate with the surplus ball passage 40
As a result, excess prize balls are guided to the surplus ball passage 40.
ing. The surplus ball passage 40 has a lower end on the back surface of the front frame 2.
Connected to the connection gutter 43 attached to the
The extra ball tray 11 is guided. Also, on one side wall of the surplus ball passage 40, a prize ball full detection
A plate 41 is provided so as to be swingable about the upper end. I
Thus, the prize ball fullness detection plate 41 detects the excess ball by the prize ball.
When the inside of the passage 40 becomes full, it is pressed by the prize ball and shakes.
Of the ball feeding member of the hitting ball supply device (not shown)
Fix the movement and do not supply the ball to the ball firing position
doing. Also, at the position facing the prize ball fullness detection plate 41
A fullness detection switch 42 is provided. And the prize charge
When the full detection plate 41 is swung, the full detection switch 42 is turned off.
F, the drive motor 47 of the winning ball processing mechanism 46a, 46b
The rotation is stopped. Therefore, the charge
When the detection plate 41 operates, the hit ball cannot be fired.
At the same time, the payout of prize balls will not be performed. Further, the mechanical plate 29 is discharged from the outlet 24.
Out ball guiding gutter 44 for guiding out ball is attached,
The out ball guided to this out ball guiding gutter 44 flows down
It is discharged out of the pachinko machine 1 from the out ball discharge port 45 which is the end.
Is to be issued. The mechanism plate 29 has a variable
Control for controlling the display device 60 and the variable winning ball device 110
Control board box 48 containing circuit boards and pachinko machines
Terminal box 49 for supplying power to technical equipment 1
Installed. (2) Variable Display Device Next, referring to FIGS. 5 to 14, the variable display device 60 will be described.
Will be described. The variable display device 60
A mounting board 61 attached to the surface of the board 12;
Drive section housing the drive mechanism attached to the back
It is divided into a delivery box 74. Therefore, first of the game board 12
Mainly the configuration of the mounting board 61 attached to the surface
This will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, other drawings
Quote whenever necessary. In the upper part of the mounting board 61, a normal winning opening 62 is formed.
The upper decorative plate 63 is attached to the front of the normal winning opening 62 of
I have. On the front of the upper decorative plate 63, a variable winning ball device 11 is provided.
The continuation number indicator 64 for displaying the continuation number of the opening / closing plate 113
It is provided at the left and right of the continuation number indicator 64.
Up to four winning balls won in the winning prize openings 15a to 15c
Start winning prize memory indicators 65a to 65c that inform you that
Is provided. The lower part of the mounting board 61 is
A rectangular opening 66 is opened, and a transparent lens
A bar 67 is attached in an arc shape. This lens cover
-67 is on the surface of rotating drums 76a to 76c as rotating members.
If you choose a size that allows you to see three drawn patterns
Both are formed in a lens shape so that the design looks larger.
Have been. Further, the mounting substrate 61 has a fitting cylinder so as to protrude rearward.
68a, 68b are formed, and the fitting cylinders 68a, 68b
The protruding pins 71a and 71b of the drive unit mounting frame 69
Relative to the mounting board 61 and the drive unit storage box 74
Prescribe the relationship exactly. On the other hand, a drive mechanism part attached to the back of the game board 12
The configuration of the drive unit storage box 74 for storing
Then, in front of the drive unit storage box 74, the drive unit mounting frame
The member 69 is fixed. This drive unit mounting frame member 69 is
As shown in the drawing, the drive unit storage box 74 is
This is for fixing to the cover body 25, and the
Perforated holes 70a to 70d are formed. Also, in the upper front,
Protruding pins 71a, 71b fitted into the fitting cylinders 68a, 68b project.
Have been. Further, in the center thereof, there are rotating drums 76a to 76c.
A square opening 72 that faces
Has a rotary drum unit mechanism 75a to 75c to be described later.
The upper and lower sides of the front side of the motor fixing plates 78a to 78c
Motor fixing plate engaging grooves 73a to 73f are formed. The drive unit storage box 74 is formed in a box shape with the front open.
The drive unit mounting frame member 69 is fixed to the upper and lower portions in front of it.
Mounting holes 90a to 90d are formed for
So that the rotating drums 76a to 76c as rolling members are accommodated
Has become. Each of the rotating drums 76a to 76c is individually rotated.
Rolling drum unit mechanism 75a-75c as a unit,
Easy to be stored in the drive storage box 74
I have. That is, as shown in FIG.
Mechanism 75a-75c (the other two rotary drum unit mechanisms 75
b and 75c have exactly the same configuration).
Drum 76a as a rotating member on which the identification information is drawn
To 76c and a motor for rotating the rotating drums 76a to 76c
Stepping motors 77a to 77c as the
Motor fixing plates 78a-7 for fixing the motors 77a-77c.
8c. At the top and bottom on the front side of the motor fixing plates 78a to 78c, engagement portions are provided.
Of the engaging projections 79a to 79f (79a, 79b
79c and 79d are on the motor fixing plate 78b, and 79e and 79f are on the motor
It is formed on each of the fixing plates 78c. Hereinafter, similarly
a to f are formed on the rotating drum unit mechanism 75a, 75b, 75c
Are protruded, and the engagement projections 79a to 79f (only
And 79d and 79f are not shown).
The engagement grooves 73a to 73f are locked. Also,
The rear ends of the engaging projections 79a to 79f are
The motor fixed as the engaged portion formed above and below the front opening edge
In the fixed plate engaging grooves 91a to 91f (however, 91d and 91f are not shown)
It is designed to be locked. Also, at the rear end of the motor fixing plates 78a to 78c, an engaging portion is provided.
All the engaging portions 80a to 80f are protruded. This engaging portion 80a
Of 80 to 80f, it protrudes from the motor fixing plate 78a as shown in FIG.
Engagement portion 80b to be engaged with the motor fixing plate 78b
Part 80d and an engaging part 80f protruding from the motor fixing plate 78c.
Projected to have different shapes, matching each shape
As shown in FIG.
All the motor fixing plate engaging grooves 92b, 92d, 92f are engraved.
You. Therefore, each motor fixing plate 78a to 78c accommodates the drive unit.
When inserted into the box 74, the engaging portions 80b, 80d, 80f
If the fixing grooves 92b, 92d and 92f do not match,
Wrong insertion position of rotary drum unit mechanism 75a-75c
Has been inserted. In other words, the rotating drum unit machine
Engage to assemble the structures 75a to 75c in the correct position
The parts 80b, 80d, 80f and the motor fixing plate engaging grooves 92b, 92d, 92f are formed.
Has been established. In the illustrated embodiment, each
Engaging portions 80 projecting from the upper portions of the motor fixing plates 78a to 78c.
a, 80c, 80e are formed in the same shape, and the corresponding model
Data fixing plate engaging grooves 92a, 92c, 92e are also formed in the same shape.
However, this may also be formed in a different shape. Returning to FIG. 6, the motor fixing plates 78a to 78c
Motor mounting holes for mounting ping motors 77a to 77c
81a to 81f (however, 81c to 81f are not shown)
Wiring 86a to 86c extending from the motors 77a to 77c (however,
86b and 86c are not shown) Wiring fixing part for processing and fixing
Attach materials 84a to 84c (however, 84b and 84c are not shown)
Wiring fixing member mounting holes 82a to 82f (however, 82c to 82f
Not shown), and protruding from one side of the stepping motors 77a to 77c
Bearing holes 83a to 83c for supporting the bearing part
83b and 83c are not shown). What
The wirings 86a to 86c are modeled by wiring fixing members 84a to 84c.
Notches 105a to 105c (
However, 105b and 105c are not shown)
(Not shown), but the wiring 86a
~ 86c from the front and rear with the notches 105a to 105c guided
Even if you apply an adhesive seal and fix it more firmly
good. At the ends of the wirings 86a to 86c, motor connection connectors are provided.
Kuta 87a-87c (87b is not shown)
The connectors 87a to 87c are connected to the relay terminal board 100 described later.
Motor connector 102a-102c (102b is not shown
(Abbreviated). Motor shafts 85a to 85c of the stepping motors 77a to 77c
As shown in FIG. 9, rotating drums 76a to 76c
It is fixed, but the fixation is more firm
In order to make the center axis of the rotating drums 76a to 76c
The mounting members 88a to 88c are fitted into the stepping motor.
When the stop control of the rotary drums 76a to 77c is performed,
6c so that the identification information of the outer circumference of 6c is displayed correctly.
The motor shafts 85a to 85c of the stepping motors 77a to 77c and the
The positioning of the transfer drums 76a to 76c is accurately performed. Ma
In addition, these stepping motors 77a to 77c
It is set differently. That is, from left to right
, The number of rotations is set to decrease,
Specifically, the left stepping motor 77a operates at 78 rpm.
The middle stepping motor 77b is 62.5 rpm,
The right stepping motor 77c is at 52 rpm. Also rotate
To change the number, use the respective stepping motors 77a-7
What is necessary is just to make the pulse width sent to 7c different. A part of the outer peripheral edge on one side of the rotating drums 76a to 76c is cut.
Notches 89a to 89c are cut out with a predetermined length
You. The notches 89a to 89c are formed around the outer circumference of the rotating drums 76a to 76c.
Provided to identify the identification information drawn on
Then, the phototransistors 98a to 98c to be described later
Detect type of identification information by detecting 9c
It has become. As described above, the rotating drum unit mechanisms 75a to 75
5c unitized and stored and fixed in the drive storage box 74
Assembly work can be done easily and
Exchange at the time of failure can be performed very easily. Further, an opening 93 is provided on the rear side of the drive unit storage box 74.
a to 93d are established and closely attached to the rear surface of the drive unit storage box 74
Provided on the surface of the drive control board 96 that is mounted as
Electrical parts such as resistors or capacitors are opened 93a-9
It can project forward from 3d. However, the opening
The portion 93c is provided with a wiring 8 extending from the rotary drum mechanism 75a to 75c.
6a to 86c are made to penetrate backward. Also,
As shown in FIG. 9, on the rear surface of the drive unit storage box 74,
Through holes 94a to 94c are drilled and driven by these through holes 94a to 94c.
Phototransistors 98a to 98c provided on the control board 96 are provided.
It has become. Therefore, the passage holes 94a to 94c are
When the mechanisms 75a to 75c are fixed to the drive unit storage box 74
Cuts formed on the outer peripheral edge of one side of the rotary drums 76a to 76c.
Drilled to correspond to the position where the notches 89a to 89c rotate
Have been. And the phototransistors 98a to 98c are notched
Are set to be ON when the sections 89a to 89c are detected,
OFF at positions other than notches 89a-89c
Is set. The notches 89a to 89c are
Something that absorbs light emitted from the registers 98a to 98c
If necessary, replace the cutouts 98a-98c with a black seal
May be attached. Drive control board provided with phototransistors 98a to 98c
A drive control board connector 99 is provided below 96.
The drive of this connector 99 and the relay terminal board 100 described below
The motion control board connectors 101a and 101b are connected by wiring.
Thus, power is supplied to the drive control board 96. In addition, drive
The motion control board 96 has an engagement hole 97 formed on one side of the board.
a and 97b are provided on the rear side of the drive unit storage box 74.
Part of the attached bosses 95a to 95d (however, 95d is not shown)
Support through the attached bosses 95a and 95d and tighten the other side with screws
This makes it tightly fixed to the rear surface of the drive storage box 74.
Have been. Also, the mounting bosses 95a to 95d are provided with the relay terminal board 100.
Has been fixed. This relay terminal board 100 has a variable display
Relays wiring from electrical components provided throughout the device 60
The drive control board connector 101a, 101
b and motor connectors 102a to 102c are provided
And a relay terminal connected to an external power supply as shown in FIG.
A board connection connector 103 is provided for connecting the relay terminal board.
Power connector 104 for external wiring is connected to connector 103.
Have been. (3) Operation of Variable Display Device Operation of the variable display device 60 having the above configuration.
Referring to FIGS. 10 to 14, a variable display device will be described.
Stepping motor (SP motor) 77a provided in the device 60
To 77c and phototransistors (sensors) 98a to 98c
0 Microphone via input / output circuit (I / O) 134 as shown
Computer 130. Micro compilation
The computer 130 executes the control operation in a predetermined procedure.
Stores MPU131 that can be used and operation program data of MPU131
ROM 132 to write and read necessary data
RAM 133. In addition, microcomputer
The starter switches 16a-1
6c, stop switch 9, variable winning ball device 110 solenoid 1
14, and the V prize provided in the specific prize area 120 described later
Ball detectors (V sensors) 122 are respectively connected.
Note that a certain time is measured instead of the stop switch 9.
A stop signal may be generated by a timer. By the way, when the power is turned on, the variable display device
60 performs the operation shown in FIG. That is, the power is turned on.
Is determined (step S1), and when turned on
Are all stepping motors 77a to 77c (hereinafter referred to as SP1
Drive is started (steps S2, S
2 ′, S2 ″) The same process is applied to all SP motors
Therefore, processing for the SP1 motor will be described. When the SP1 motor is driven in step S2, the microcomputer
The value of the step counter SC1 provided in the computer 130
Is determined to be a reset value (step S
3). By the way, the stepping motor is shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, four step signals are sent repeatedly.
Is spinning. That is, in step 1, (1100)
Signal, in step 2 the signal of (0110), in step 3
The signal of (0011) is sent in step 4 and the signal of (1001) is sent.
In addition, this one-step signal turns 3.75 degrees
SP motors 1 to 3
Makes one revolution. Therefore, drawing on rotating drums 76a-76c
If the number of pieces of identification information is, for example, twelve, 1
8 steps signal to move one identification information
It is. Thus, the step counter SC1 has four steps
The reset value of step 1 is detected every time there is a signal of.
Therefore, the reset value in step S3 is
Stepping motor step is the value of step 1 (1100)
Is determined based on whether or not is indicated. In step S3, the step counter SC1 detects the reset value.
Sensor 1 (phototransistor 98a)
It is determined whether it is N (step S4). This is a sensor
1 is determined to be ON when the notch 89a is detected. Soshi
Therefore, even if the fixed time T has elapsed (step S6), the sensor 1
When is not determined to be ON, alarm processing is performed
(Step S7), an alarm is issued. this
Indicates that the SP1 motor has failed or the sensor 1 has failed.
It is possible that On the other hand, when the sensor 1 is turned on, the rotating drum 76a
Steps in the display data corresponding to the identification information to be displayed
The call number n1 is called and processed (step S5).
Value of the counter SC1 and the number of steps n1 of the above display data.
Are determined to be the same or not (step S8).
When the SP1 motor is stopped (step S9),
The obtained identification information is displayed. The processing in steps S3 to S9 of the SP1 motor described above is performed in the SP2 motor.
S3 'to S9' and step S of the motor and SP3 motor
It is also applied to the processing from 3 "to S9", and is pre-added to the rotating drums 76b and 76c.
The specified identification information is displayed. Thus, in this embodiment, when the power is turned on,
The stepping motors 77a to 77c are rotated under the conditions, and
The system stops displaying the identification information. this
Therefore, before the player starts the game, the variable display device
The defect of the device 60 can be determined. Next, referring to FIG. 12, the operation of the variable display device 60 during the game is performed.
The work will be described. First, the hit ball starts the winning prize opening 15a ~ 15c
It is determined whether or not the start switches 16a to 16c have been turned ON and
Separated (step S10), when turned on, random
The data RD1 to RD3 extracted in the step (step S1)
1, S11 ', S11 "). These data RD1 to RD3 are
Data. The data RD1 to RD3 are
To identify the identification information displayed on the rotating drums 76a to 76c
It is also data for Therefore, in this operation example,
When the ball hits the starting winning openings 15a to 15c,
The combination of the identification information displayed on the transfer drums 76a to 76c is determined.
Will be determined. The following process is the same for each SP motor.
The processing procedure of the motor will be described. Data RD1 is confirmed
After that, the SP1 motor is driven (step S12).
When driving this SP1 motor, as shown in FIG.
First, increase the rotation speed gradually.
Give a large signal, gradually give a signal of small pulse width
I am trying to. This is because the starting torque of the SP1 motor is
It is done because it is small. In addition, SP1 motor
When stopping, stop so that the rotation speed gradually decreases.
It is preferable to do so. This is a sudden stop,
Power becomes larger than the magnetic attraction force.
This is because they may rotate in minutes. After driving of SP1 motor started, sensor 1 turned ON
Is determined (step S13), and when turned on,
Step counter SC1 is reset (step S14)
At the same time, the step counter SC1 starts counting (step
Step S15). In addition, reset of the step counter SC1
Means that the reset value is set in step 1 as shown in FIG.
(1100) and when the sensor 1 is turned on. Soshi
ON when sensor 1 is in step 1 (1100)
The length of the notch 89a is determined so as to be detected. This
To explain this, the stepping motor is one step
It rotates while repeatedly starting and stopping every time there is a
It always rotates while shaking. For this reason,
If the notch 89a is short,
The sensor 1 detects the location where
Despite the time of (1100), a reset signal is issued
And it is impossible to determine the identification information accurately.
Become. Therefore, the length of the notch 89a is
It is chosen in consideration of the length. After the step counter SC1 starts counting, the stop switch
9 or whether there is a stop command signal by a timer.
Separated (step S16), and when there is a stop command signal
Indicates that the value of the step counter SC1 is equal to the value of the data RD1.
It is determined whether they are the same (step S17). Soshi
The SP1 motor stops when those values become the same
Is performed (step S18). At this time, it is displayed on the rotating drum 76a.
The identification information shown is determined according to the data RD1.
Identification information. The above steps S13 to S18 are performed for SP2 and SP3 motors.
Steps S13 'to S18' and Steps S13 "to S1 in
8 ″, and the rotating drums 76b and 76c
The identification information corresponding to RD2 and RD3 is displayed. In the above-described embodiment, when the starting prize is won.
Has been determined, but the stop command signal
After the stop, the stop position is detected and the identification information
The alignment may be determined. This is because the sensors are notched 89a-8
Steps from detection of 9c to the stop of SP1 to SP3 motors
It can be determined by counting the number of steps. (4) Variable winning ball device Next, referring to FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B and FIG.
The configuration of the prize ball device will be described. Variable winning ball device 110
Has an attachment board 111 attached to the game board 12.
Then, a rectangular winning area 112 is formed above the mounting board 111.
Has been established. This prize area 112 includes both lower end sides
Can be opened and closed vertically with respect to the mounting board 111
The opening and closing plate 113 is closed. This opening and closing plate 1
13 controls opening and closing by the solenoid 114 as described above
During the opening, the ball hitting the game area 14 is received.
To the prize area 112 as a prize ball. In addition, the opening and closing plate 113
In the center of the front, keep an interval at which pachinko balls can pass.
A pair of guide pieces 115a and 115b protrude. This guide
The pieces 115a and 115b open the game area 14 while the open / close plate 113 is closed.
Acting to guide the falling ball downward, the opening and closing plate 113
During opening, the opening and closing plate 113 contacts the mounting board 111 to open.
The angle is regulated. Also, the mounting board 111
Below, are aligned on the vertical line with the guide pieces 115a, 115b
A pair of guide walls 116a, 116b is protruded, and the guide walls 116a,
The interval of 6b forms the passage 117. And the passage 1
Below the 17 is the starting winning port 15a.
Therefore, the guide pieces 115a, 115b, the guide walls 116a, 116b
And the start winning opening 15a are arranged on one vertical line L.
When the opening / closing plate 113 is closed, the guide pieces 115a, 11
The ball that has passed through 5b starts and enters through guide walls 116a and 116b.
The possibility of being guided to the prize mouth 15a becomes extremely high. In addition,
On the front surfaces of the guide walls 116a and 116b, a plaque 118 is fixed.
In the illustrated embodiment, the guide pieces 115a, 1
Guide the ball to the game board 12 above 15b to guide pieces 115a and 115b
Nails 21a are set up in an inverted "C" shape
You. On the other hand, as shown in FIG.
Are provided with a pair of guide pieces 119a, 119b. And
The space behind these guide pieces 119a and 119b is divided into three,
The central space corresponding to the guide pieces 119a and 119b is the specific winning area 1
20 and the left and right spaces form the normal winning areas 121a and 121b.
Has formed. Further, the guide pieces 119a and 119b are
15a, 115b
The prize area 120 is also located on the vertical line L. I
Therefore, in the illustrated embodiment, the specific winning area 120
And the starting winning opening 15a are formed on one vertical line L.
Therefore, the player drops a ball in the center of the variable prize ball device 110.
While opening / closing plate 113 is closed.
The variable display device 60 makes it easier to win the starting winning opening 15a.
The opening and closing plate 113 is opened
Inside, the hit ball enters the special winning area 120 without disturbing anything
Opening the variable winning ball device 110 again
Continuation) is made easier. That is, whether the variable winning ball device 110 is in operation or not.
Regardless, the player aims at the central portion of the variable prize ball device 110.
And do not change the pop-up operation on the way.
You may not. In addition, even if it becomes a specific game state,
If you aim at the center of the special winning ball device 110 and hit it,
Possibility to be guided to the specific prize area 120 without being disturbed
And continuation becomes easier. In the above embodiment, the variable display device is used.
Illustrated a variable display device with a stepping motor
However, the present invention is not limited to this.
Variable display of rotating drums or digital
The variable display may be performed by using a digital display. Change
The start time of the variable display is determined by the starting winning opening
It only starts variable when a ball hits the prize
Variably displayed, and the ball hits the starting winning opening
To change the variable display mode and
Or the variable display is stopped by the start prize.
It may be something that makes you do. In the above embodiment,
Provided three startup winning openings, but one startup winning opening 15a
It may be only.

【The invention's effect】

As is clear from the description above, in the present invention, a mechanism for controlling the rotation drive / stop of one rotating member is integrated into a motor fixing plate to form a unit configuration, and the unit configuration is defined as one unit. When a plurality of units are combined in a storage box and stored in one storage box, the engaging portion formed on the motor fixing plate is engaged with the engaged portion formed on the storage box and fixed. As a result, assembling can be facilitated,
Since replacement based on a component failure or the like can be performed in units, it is also possible to achieve easy replacement work.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1A is a perspective view showing a relationship between a variable winning ball device and a specific winning opening in a state where an opening and closing plate of the variable winning ball device is closed, FIG. 1B
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a relationship between a variable winning ball device and a specific winning opening in a state where an opening / closing plate of the variable winning ball device is opened, FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view showing a game area of a game board, and FIG. The figure is a front view of a pachinko game machine as an example of a ball game machine, and FIG.
The figure is a schematic rear view of a pachinko gaming machine, FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a variable display device, FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a rotary drum unit mechanism, and FIG. 8 is a side sectional view of the variable display device, FIG. 9 is a plan sectional view of the variable display device, and FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a control circuit for controlling a game. , FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the variable display device when the power is turned on, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the variable display device at the time of a game, and FIG. 13 is a step and notch portion of the stepping motor. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship of
6 is a graph illustrating a relationship between a rotation speed and a time when the stepping motor is driven and stopped. 1. Pachinko game machine (ball game machine) 60. Variable display device 74. Drive unit storage box 75a to 75c .... Rotary drum unit mechanism 76a to 76c ..... Rotary drum (rotary member) 77a to 77c .... Stepping Motors 78a to 78c Motor fixing plates 79a to 79f Engagement projections (engagement parts) 80a to 80f Engagement parts 91a to 91f Motor engagement plate engagement grooves (engaged parts) 92a to 92f ... Motor fixing plate engaging groove (engaged part)

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A ball game machine provided with a variable display device, wherein the variable display device includes a rotating member on which a plurality of identification information is drawn, a motor for rotating the rotating member, and a motor for fixing the motor. A fixed plate, and a plurality of rotating member unit mechanisms each comprising a combination of a plurality of rotating member unit mechanisms in a single storage box. When storing the plurality of rotating member unit mechanisms in a single storage box, A ball game machine wherein an engaging portion formed is engaged with an engaged portion formed in the storage box and fixed.